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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,427.20, 366,422.10 and 160,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,427.20, 366,422.10 and 160,227.70 is: 240,198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,427.20 : 366,422.10 = 160,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,427.20/366,422.10 = 160,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,427.20x = 366,422.10 × 160,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,427.20x = 58,710,970,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,710,970,312.17/244,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,198.19

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